George Pickens is an American football wide receiver currently playing for the Pittsburgh Steelers in the NFL. He was drafted by the Steelers in the second round of the 2022 NFL draft after playing college football for the Georgia Bulldogs. Pickens is a professional athlete in the sport of American football.
On March 4, 2001, George Malik Pickens Jr. was born. He is now a professional football wide receiver.
On December 1, 2024, George Pickens was the team's leading receiver in the first game the Steelers had put up over 40 points in a single game since November 8, 2018.
On November 16, 2018, while at Hoover High School, George Pickens had five receptions for 202 yards, his highest stat line during his time at Hoover.
In June 2019, George Pickens graduated from Hoover High School.
In 2019, during his freshman year at Georgia, George Pickens led the team in receptions (49), receiving yards (727), and receiving touchdowns (8).
In the spring of 2021, George Pickens tore his ACL, causing him to miss most of his junior season.
After being drafted by the Steelers in 2022, George Pickens moved into an apartment in Pittsburgh with his older brother, Chris Humes.
During his first season in the NFL in 2022, George Pickens made his first professional start and scored his first professional touchdown. He ended the 2022 season with 52 receptions for 801 yards and a team-high four receiving touchdowns.
During the 2022 NFL draft, George Pickens became the subject of a viral meme due to his casual outfit and demeanor while watching the draft, which he later explained was a mix of humor and frustration.
In 2022, George Pickens returned from injury to make a crucial 52-yard reception in the first quarter of Georgia's win over Alabama in the 2022 College Football Playoff National Championship game, setting up a field goal. Following the season, he declared for the NFL draft.
In 2022, George Pickens was drafted by the Pittsburgh Steelers of the National Football League (NFL) after playing college football for the Georgia Bulldogs.
In 2023, George Pickens had multiple games with significant receiving yards and touchdowns. He ended the season with 63 receptions for 1,140 yards and five touchdowns, leading the league in yards per reception with 18.1.
In 2023, George Pickens spent Thanksgiving with teammate Broderick Jones at head coach Mike Tomlin's home.
Throughout the 2023 season, George Pickens faced criticism for his effort on the field, resulting in a social media post that sparked controversy, though he later clarified it was not directed at the Steelers.
Following the 2024 preseason, George Pickens was named wide receiver one. He experienced highs and lows in the early weeks of the season, including a 100+ receiving yard game, but also a costly fumble in Week 4. Later, during the game against the New York Jets on October 20, he caught five passes for 111 yards and a touchdown.
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